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John Alexander 1882-1947 - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
I am searching for anyone with the name Belarous (or similar spelling) who may have a connection to, or knowledge of John Alexander who worked as a boatman on the Leeds-Liverpool canal in the early 1900's. The surname Daly (or variant spelling) may also be of some significance.
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ingham or clapham liverpool - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
just starting my tree. Looking for info on my grandfarther charles hutton ingham born 1905 and who died in 1975 he married agnes clapham in 1929. Agnes was born in 1903 and died in 1989. any information would be greatly received. thanks
Family Surnames: Ingham Clapham
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O'Connell Roach - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
Looking for info on John O'Connell,confectioner(b.liverpool 1849) and wife Catherine Roach(b.liverpool,1852) Married in Liverpool in 1870.
Children: Richard(b.1870)
John(b.1872)
Edward(b.1875)
James(b.1879)
Michael(b.1882)
Joseph(b.1886)
David(b.1887)
Family Surnames: O'connell Roach
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Robinson - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
Tom and Caroline ran the Holy Trinity Industrial School in Grafton Street,Toxteth after 1900. They had a daughter Joyce how was a chemists dispencer till she married late in life 1951 to Ernest Hartley. Any contact appreciated.
Family Surnames: Robinson
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FRANCIS WILLIAM POWELL - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
Looking for information on the descendants of my great uncle (married Mary Jane Ward) whose family lived in Liverpool in the late 1800s. Francis died in Bristol in 1895 where he was a publican.
Family Surnames: Powell, Ward
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collins liverpool - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
looking for details of my grt grandfather james collins ( born c 1865) married in liverpool to sarah bennett in 1884 had one child george e collins then moved to middlesbrough. i have a marriage certificate for james and sarah but want to go back over his ancestors. any help greatly appreciated
Family Surnames: Collins
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wills's born Liverpool - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
Hi,
A branch of my family moved to Liverpool. I am interested in anyone with Wills roots. I have Richard Standing Wills(12) on the 1881 census William was (6) and frederick was ( 9 months) They had a brother George but I can account for his family. Would love to know. Their dad was Frederick Wills and Mother was Mary Standing of Scorton, Lancs. They lives at Balm St. West Derby at the time of the census. Thanks
Family Surnames: Wiills Standing
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William Sumner Royle - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
WSR was my g/grandfather. Probably born in Liverpool in 1846 (although census entries always show Irlam). His mother was almost certainly Ellen Simner who was unmarried. She married George Royle from Manchester in Liverpool in 1852. William is not to be found in the 1851 census, or with his apparent parents in 1861. He marries Mary Ann Goddard in Liverpool in 1868 and is a hotel porter in the 1871, 1881, and 1891 census. Then I lose him. His son, also Wm Sumner Royle was brought up by an aunt in South Wales from about 1880. Mary Ann died in a mental hospital back in Gloucester in 1886. Anyone come across them?
Family Surnames: Royle
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Mercer family - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
Joseph Mercer m. Mary Morris. Children: John b.1813, James b.1815, Ebenezer b.1818, Thomas b.1820, Mary b.1822, Sarah b.1826. Can anyone please help with more details.
Family Surnames: Mercer
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Molyneux - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
Iam looking for family info on an Ellen Molyneux abt/1834 to 1836. Father's name John abt/1791, Mother's name Elizabeth abt/1801, two brothers Thomas & John abt/1826. Ellen possibly married a James Livingston(e) in 1858
Family Surnames: Molyneux
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Patton/Patten - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
Hi, I am seeking any information on the Patton/Patten families. My GGrandfather, Thomas Patton was married to Christiania Beck and they lived in Toxteth from the mid 1860s. Christiana died and Thomas lived with Ellen Green, off Scotland Road until he died in 1882. I am seeking any reletives who would like to share their family history.
Family Surnames: Patton - Patten - Green
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Leake Family - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
Edward Leake m. Ann Robinson. Children: William b.1817 m.1841 Mary Mercer b.1822 Children:
Sarah Ann 1842, Mary Ann b.1845, William b.1847, Ellen b.1849, James b.1851, William Melbourne 1854. (Emigrated Australia Oct.1853). Can anyone please help with more details.
Family Surnames: Leake (Alt. Leke)
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Baker Family - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
William Baker, a mariner, married Ann Metcalf in Liverpool in 1850. They had a son John Matthew Baker (b Liverpool in 1851- died Llanfairfechan Wales in 1930). John had 'two brothers and two sisters who were succesful in the bakery trade at Mossley Hill, Liverpool - and only one son between them '. Possibly William and Ann split up and William had these later children by another wife. Has anyone any ideas of what became of them. In the 1851 census Ann and John are at Kent Place, Stone Street. William is marked 'husband at sea '
Family Surnames: Baker
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Howard - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
I am looking for birth reference for Alice Howard born Liverpool abt 1843. She was christened on 21 December 1843 parents James & Ann nee Eccelston.
James occupation was a chimney sweep. She Married twice first to Albert Winkleman (1866) Then to Alfred Almond (1883).
Family Surnames: Almond, Howard, Winkleman
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Jackson/Perry - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
Hi, I'm searching for the JACKSON SIDE OF MY FAMILY. WILLIAM jACKSON WAS BORN IN IRELAND IN ABOUT 1806 AND WAS MARRIED TO I BELIEVE ELIZABETH PERRY. THEY MOVED TO LIVERPOOL WERE HE WAS A SHIP BUILDER, THANKS, ROY
Family Surnames: Jackson/Perry
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john miller - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
looking for john miller who worked at hampsfield house, grange-over-sands with me in the 90's would love to hear from him. rachel
Family Surnames: Miller
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John Dowd - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
John was born c. 1818 in liverpool Eng. He married Jane Garlin at St Peter Cof E in 1841 and then came to Australia. Any information appreciated
Family Surnames: Dowd
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Beecroft,Liverpool - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
Looking for the decendants of William and Mary Beecroft nee' Bullough who married in 1887 at Kirkdale, Liverpool.The 1901 Census shows William as a Railway Clerk living at Alexander Street, Kirkdale. They had 5? children including Louisa b.1888, Amy b.1890, George b.1892, William b.1894. and Joseph b.1897. Any information or connections would be much appreciated
Family Surnames: Beecroft,Bullough,Shaw,Tucker
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O'SHAUGHNESSY, DAVIS, O'CONNELL and GREEN from Liverpool. - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
My great great grandfather THOMAS O'SHAUGHNESSY (b.1831) married ANN DAVIS (b1836) abt 1858 - I think in Ireland where they were both born. They had at least five ch. The oldest (JOHN THOMAS b.1862) was born in Bengal, India where his father was probably a soldier in the Indian Mutiny. By 1864 they were in Walton, Liverpool where their second son, MICHAEL was born. Their third ch. was GEORGE, my great grandfather b. Walton 1867. CHARLES and MARY FRANCES are the last two ch. I have found. GEORGE married ANNIE O'CONNELL (b1867 Ireland) in 1888 at St.Joseph's Blundellsands. Her father was JOHN O'CONNELL b.1845 prob. Ireland and he was a blacksmith living at Orrell Park, Aintree - no idea who his wife was. ANNIE and GEORGE had five ch. the middle one being MARY MONICA O'SHAUGHNESSY, b.1895 Waterloo who married WILLIAM THOMAS GREEN b. 1888 Northants - these are my grandparents. Any info appreciated. Thanks.
Family Surnames: O'shaughnessy, Davis, O'connell, Green.
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MAY Peter b.c-1858-1861 - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
Am looking for Peter May who married Dorothy Ann Thompson in Tynemouth in 1887. On 1891 and 1901 censuses, he gave his place of birth as Liverpool ... but can't be found at all on earlier censuses. Only possibility seems to be Peter May in the 1881 in a ship off the Cornish coast, but giving his place of birth as Westport, Ireland! Am ordering the Marriage Cert to get Peter's father name and occupation, and hopefully Peter's year of birth .. but still stuck as to his place of birth.
Family Surnames: May, Thompson, Hull, Dalziel
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Hay family Liverpool/Warrington/Birkenhead - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
I am trying to find the father of George Hay born about 1796 either in Liverpool or Warrington. He became a tobacconist on Crosshall Street (1841 census)The family later moved to Birkenhead then back to Liverpool. Another tobacconist, David Hay lived almost opposite with his parents William and Mary. I imagine they were related but can't prove it. I know from family knowledge that we come from Scotland but how far back? Any help appreciated. Thanks. Pam
Family Surnames: Hay
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Hogan Liverpool-Ireland - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
Looking for relatives/friends/old neighbours of the Hogan family. They lived in Scotland Road area of Liverpool (Lawrence Gardens,Rose Place, Blenhiem Street Comus Street, Naylor Street, Lemon Street...) My grandparents where John and Margaret (Dolly) Hogan had 8 children.Great great grandfather was Michael Hogan married Ellen both born Ireland and came to live in Liverpoool, they had 4 children (Ellen, John, Richard and James)Great great great grandfather was John Hogan born Ireland came to Liverpool,wife? born around 1835ish.
Any infomation please let me know.
Thank you, Anne-Marie
Family Surnames: Hogan
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Christian GODFREY - mariner - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
I am looking for any information on Christian GODFREY, who at the time of his marriage to Mary JONES on 20 Sept 1801 was listed as a mariner.
Their daughter Caroline GODFREY married Matthew STANTON on 31 Dec 1827 at St. Paul's, Liverpool.
Family Surnames: Godfrey, Stanton, Jones
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WOODS - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
Hi ,
I am trying to find information on a Patrick WOODS, who died before 1896. I know that he had a son called John WOODS (1872 - 1910) who married a Caroline CROSS. John WOODS was living as a lodger in Dale street, Merseyside on the 1891 census aged 19. However I can not find any mention of his father Patrick Woods on any census, which is strange. I wondered if this related to anyones family research at all or if you anyone knew anything?
Thank you very much
Louise
Family Surnames: Woods
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John Hargreaves & Susannah Sarah Buckley - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
They were both born in Ireland, early 1840's, came to Liverpool to marry in 1866 at St Anthony's Chapel, off Scotland Road. Went on to have 7 children, Mary Ann( 1869) Alexander & John both died early, then Charles (1873), David (1876), Theresa and my Grandmother in 1881. John & Susannah both died in their 40's in 1889, he was a Police Inspector. I have never found Charles or David since the 1891 census and it it these that I am really interested in
Family Surnames: Hargreaves/ Buckley
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mercer - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
I am trying to find out anything about my grandmother.
MARGARET ALICE MERCER.
All i know is that she was born around 1894 in St Helens Liverpool.
Need to know if she had family who may still be there.
Family Surnames: Mercer
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Gandy - Liverpool - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
I am looking for any information on the Gandy family from liverpool. I have a William G Gandy (b 1922), who married Eileen E Duggan (b 1921) in W.Derby in 1947. William's father was Robert N.V Gandy who married an Elsie M Smith and would appreciate any help you could give.
Regards Ruth.
Family Surnames: Gandy
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Thomas Hesketh (1891-1930?) - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
Im looking for any information on Thomas Hesketh (1891-1930?) he was my great grandfather, he lived on Grassmere St in the Anfield area of Liverpool. After serving in WW1 he became a tram driver in Liverpool before his death which was due to gas poisoning he suffered in WW1. He married Elizabeth Morris, whose father was George Morris. He also had a brother William Hesketh who married Nora who was a music teacher. Any information would be greatly appreciated as it is for my nan who is very interested, she is currently not well in hospital. In particular I am interested in a portrait of Thomas Hesketh which was apparently given to rogue salesmen by my grandfather who had conned him into believing it was going to be used as a prop on a tv show over 30 years ago! I hope it is still about somewhere, it apparently had his name inscribed in the bottom corner with his army uniform on, my mother remembers it well...please get in touch if you have any information at all.
Family Surnames: Hesketh
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Hirst Family from Colne Lancashire - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
I am looking for (1) Abraham Hirst born <1790> married Isabel? They had two children (that I know of) John Hirst 1814 and (2) Abraham Hirst 1817 both born/christened in Colne, Lancashire. Abraham (2) married Eliza Kilshaw (formerly Ward) <1842> and they had six childred all born in Liverpool. One of these children was Emma Hirst my great grandmother who married William Holland of Coppenhall, Crewe, Cheshire. Abraham (2) died in Coppenhall, Cheshire Sept quarter 1891. Any information on the Hirst Family from Colne would be appreciated
Family Surnames: Hirst, Kilshaw, Ward, Holland
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Adam Hogg - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
I am looking for Adam Hogg who married my great,great grandfathers sister, Angelina Secchi, born in Italy about 1828. They were married in liverpool about 1868.I know nothing at all about Adam Hogg
Family Surnames: Hogg
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McGee's - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
I am interested in McGee's in Liverpool. My line goes through a Duncan & Decima (nee Baldwin)who were married in Liverpool in 1858. They had 6 children:
Henry
Josephine
Ernest
Denis
Emmett &
Mary Ann
Family Surnames: Mcgee
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Ross - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
According to the 1861 Census James Ross, aged 48, a Chelsea Pensioner, was living at 134 Hopwood Street, Liverpool, with wife Mary (49) and son Alexander (9). Does anyone have a connection with this family? Many thanks.
Family Surnames: Ross
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Reginald John Sutcliffe - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
I am trying to trace Reginald Sutcliffe (Born Liverpool 1898 )Son of John and Elizabeth Hannah (nee Savage)
Any information about him or his family would be really great. I have been tying to trace my father's family for years.
Family Surnames: Sutcliffe Savage
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Levingston/Livingstone - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
I am looking for any info on a David Levingston/Livingstone, born abt/1798 and wife Sarah born abt/1800. David was possibly born in Armagh, County Tyrone, Ireland and moved to Liverpool abt. 1830/31. Their children were Harriet, William, Charles, John, James, Margaret, Sarah and possibly a David. They lived in the Mount Pleasant area of Liverpool. David Sr was a carter on the Liverpool docks. I'm not sure of the rest of the family but I think James changed his name to Livingstone. Through research I think he was my gg grandfather. Thanks
Family Surnames: Levingston/Livingstone
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Millington - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
I am looking for any info on Catherine Christina Donahue Millington born in the Liverpool area about 1868. Her fathers name was James.
Family Surnames: Millington
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Thornton Family - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
Henry Wilson THORNTON 1851-1907. Born Toxteth, Liverpool. Son of William and Elizabeth Thornton. Married Elizabeth PRICE (born 1858) of Handsworth. He was proprietor of carpet cleaning company. One daughter and six sons.
Thomas THORNTON - 1780-1869 of Toxteth, Liverpool. Family originally from Almondsbury, Yorkshire. Occupation quarryman. Married Betty WILSON 1785-1969.
Robert THORNTON - 1786-1866. Grocer of Crown St, Liverpool.Daughter Sarah married James FELL. James and children emigrated to Canada.
William THORNTON - 1814-1878 of Toxteth, Liverpool. Founder of Wm Thornton & Sons building contractors. Married Elizabeth LONSDALE of Broughton in Furness.
Family Surnames: Price, Denton Thornton Wislon Fell Lonsdale
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Edward Percy - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
1823-1897. Probably came from Handsworth. Pay clerk and collector to Board of Guardians of Toxteth Workhouse. Married Fanny (Davis) 1825-1899. Niece Ellen Clara Davis 1847-1925
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John Talbot - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
John Talbot, plumber, born in or near Liverpool on 8 Jan. 1855; h/o Winnifred Clusky, who lived on Princess Lane & Gilfilian St. as a child. Two daughters Florence (b. 1882) and Winnifred (b. 1883). Emigrated to Canada about 1884. Had 12 more children in Toronto, Canada. Youngest child Alice d. 1997. John d. 1937, Winnifred d. 1923. Any info. much appreciated!
Family Surnames: Talbot Clusky
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fieldhouse - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
im looking for any info on william thomas fieldhouse who was in buisness in liverpool
around 1914 william who had run a successfull buisness in wolverhampton with his cousin Lord Arden of wooton waawen warwick; prior to above date--help appreciated here--his parents were
thomas F----and Harriet THOMAS
Family Surnames: Fieldhouse
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Allsopp - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
Seeking help with my family tree. My great great grandfather was John Edward Allsopp, married Elizabeth Welsby Oct 28, 1867 in Liverpool, five children Elizabeth born in UK; Edward, George, Catherine and Ellen born in Canada
Thank you
Family Surnames: Allsopp
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Toms family of Toxteth Park - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
Edward Toms (b.1839 Lansallos, Cornwall) married Mary Ann Lavis (1843-1892)in 1886. They moved to Liverpool in the 1870s. Their son John Toms (1874-1947) was born in Toxteth Park, and married Florence Adams (1885-1959). I'd like to share information with anyone else working on this family.
Family Surnames: Adams, Lavis, Toms
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Tinsley Family - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
Looking for info on Tinsley family who were living at 19 Viaduct St Widnes Lancs at time of 1901 census Thomas eldest son on entry was my grandfather he married Ellen Goddard Aug 1904 St Georges Parish Everton
Family Surnames: Tinsley Goddard
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SELBY, Jane b. abt 1821 Liverpool - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
Jane Selby died in 1891 and is buried in Manly Cemetery, Sydney, Australia. Looking for shipping papers or confirmation of her date of emigration to Australia. She married William MILDWATER (MILDWORTERS) on 16 Jul 1840 at Scots Presbyterian Church, Sydney. William and Jane are noted as early pioneers in the Manly district of Sydney, NSW. They had 11 chldren. So far I have found nothing about her UK background, except that on the headstone in Manly Cemetery her part is inscribed "Jane, Native of Liverpool, England, aged 70 years". (It does not say Lancashire). Any help will be much appreciated.
Family Surnames: Selby, Mildwater (Mildworters)
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WALDRON, BARNETT - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
Searching for relatives of Harry Robinson Waldron and Josephine Barnett, married 31.10.1889 at Salford Registry Office. Harry died 1912 and Josephine migrated to Australia with their four younger children in 1913. Eldest child, Leonard, remained in England and married Georgina Sangster in 1917. He was killed in action in France on 9.4.1918. Any information on this family greatly appreciated. I am a daughter of the youngest child, Leslie Benson Waldron, born 1899 in Liverpool died 1974 in Melbourne, Australia.
Family Surnames: Waldron, Barnett
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Chilcott, Robert-Cullington, Ada Evelyn - (Liverpool - Lancashire)
Robert Chilcott Junior (F: Robert Knight CHILCOTT-Master Mariner. M: Priscilla Stevens BOUCHER, both from DORSET) married Ada Cullington in West Derby, Liverpool in the March quarter of 1894. They were living at 11 Preston Grove, Walton on the Hill, Liverpool in 1901, with Ferris Stanley (6) and Ivy (4). Robert was working for a "Flour Importer" as an "Over Locker" and living with them was his brother-in-law Stanley CULLINGTON (27) who was a Mariner with Master's Certificate. His sister-in-law Gwendoline CULLINGTON (25), who worked as a "Hospital Nurse" and "Aunt-In-Law", Laura WELLS (58) "Housekeeper-Domestic" was also living with his family. There is a possibility that the following was born to Robert & Ada: Births Jun 1903. Chilcott Alice Maud. W. Derby 8b 437. any information regarding this family would be most welcomed.
Family Surnames: Chilcott, Cullington, Boucher
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